A craft beer brewery which set up in a former box factory in the east end of Glasgow will open to the public this week.

Drygate Brewing Company a joint venture between Tennents lager owner C&C Group and craft brewers Williams Bros Brewing Co, is aiming to brew up to a million litres of craft beer in its first full year of trading.

The facilities, which will also include a bar and restaurant, will open to the public on Friday, and includes a panoramic glass wall which will allow visitors to view the brewing process.

Drygate will also launch a studio brewery in June, which will offer the opportunity for brewers with skills ranging from novice to expert the opportunity to create their own beers.

Drygate, said its on-site bottle shop will also stock up to 600 types of beer sourced from around the world and a range of beers with label artwork designed by Glasgow School of Art alumni will also be sold from the bar.

Ed Evans of Drygate said: “When we say that Drygate is about a journey from the everyday to the exceptional, we mean it's about opening doors to the craft beer experience and giving people the chance to get hands on in a brewery for the very first time.

“It's an amazing place, whether you're here to brew your own beer, or simply coming in for a pint with friends.”

The bar and restaurant will open to the public on Friday, with the first brew starting next Monday.